Heat oven to 160C
Put the rice into a greased ovenproof dish
Add fruit ( if using)
Add the sugar
Pour in the milk
top with shavings of the butter
Sprinkle on the nutmeg or cinnamon or mixed spice
Bake towards the bottom of the oven for 2 hours
Stir after 30 minutes
This can also be made in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours
Can be served with a dollop of jam , some fruit puree or chocolate shavings